Overview
Londis Forest Road presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established and recently refurbished branded convenience store serving a busy and densely populated area of East London. The business completed a full refit in October 2024, resulting in a modern, well-presented retail environment that requires no immediate capital expenditure and is ready to trade from day one.
Currently family-run, the store operates under a recognised national convenience brand and benefits from strong repeat custom, a loyal local customer base, and multiple complementary income streams. The business delivers solid profitability and offers clear potential for further growth under a more structured or extended operational model, making it an attractive proposition for both owner-operators and investors alike.
Business Highlights
- Annual turnover of approximately £250,000 with strong net profitability for an owneroperator
- Full refit completed in October 2024 producing a modern, attractive retail environment with no immediate capital expenditure required
- Diversified income streams including core convenience retail, foodtogo, fresh bakery, Costa coffee, PayPoint services, and parcel collection and dropoff
- Parcel services covering multiple major national and international carriers, driving consistent daily footfall and crossselling opportunities
- Operated under a wellrecognised national convenience brand, providing supplier support, brand recognition, and established customer trust
- Clear growth opportunities including home delivery platform integration, extended trading hours, and expansion of highmargin product categories
- The freehold interest may be available by separate negotiation, offering compelling longterm asset ownership potential
Location
Londis Forest Road is situated on a well-established and high-traffic thoroughfare in East London, surrounded by dense residential housing and a strong network of local amenities. The trading position benefits from consistent footfall throughout the day, supported by a large local residential population, steady passing vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and close proximity to community infrastructure and local services. The location is ideally suited to a convenience retail offering, with robust and sustained demand for everyday essentials, food-to-go, and service-based offerings.
Premises & Tenure
The store is fitted to a high standard following the 2024 refurbishment and includes modern refrigeration units, shelving and display systems, an EPOS system, a Costa coffee machine, a bakery setup, and storage facilities. The layout is efficient and well-suited to both owner-operation and a managed model. The business is offered on a leasehold basis with a new lease to be issued on the ground floor retail premises. A two-bedroom apartment situated above the commercial premises is not included within the lease, though the incoming purchaser will benefit from a first right of refusal to occupy or rent the apartment should it become available, offering a valuable additional opportunity. Stock is available by separate valuation in addition to the purchase price.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are acting as sole agents for the sale of Londis Forest Road and invite serious enquiries from prospective purchasers. To register your interest or to arrange a viewing, please contact our team directly and we will be pleased to assist you through the next stages of the process. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
